Local Favorite Milo Graamans to Headline Benefit Concert for Youth Arts Scholarships at Newport Performing Arts Center

Newport, Oregon: Oregon Coast Council for the Arts (OCCA) invites the community to an evening of live music as local pianist and composer Milo Graamans takes the stage at the Newport Performing Arts Center on Thursday, April 30, 2026, at 7:00 pm for Joy Through Music. Admission is by donation, with all proceeds supporting OCCA’s Summer Youth Camp scholarships.

The concert will feature a varied program of original compositions, classical works, and more, offering something for a wide range of musical tastes. Graamans, a staple in the local arts scene, is a pianist, composer, singer-songwriter, and accomplished freelance accompanist. He currently serves as choir director at Yachats Community Presbyterian Church, is a member of the Lincoln Pops Big Band, and regularly performs with numerous other ensembles throughout Lincoln County.